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Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food and Culture Course: Enjoy a 2-day tour of the Kumano Kodo trail, a stroll through traditional townscapes, a Zen meditation experience at a Zen temple and sightseeing in Shirahama
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food and Culture Course: Enjoy a 2-day tour of the Kumano Kodo trail, a stroll through traditional townscapes, a Zen meditation experience at a Zen temple and sightseeing in Shirahama
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food and Culture Course: Enjoy a 2-day tour of the Kumano Kodo trail, a stroll through traditional townscapes, a Zen meditation experience at a Zen temple and sightseeing in Shirahama
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food and Culture Course: Enjoy a 2-day tour of the Kumano Kodo trail, a stroll through traditional townscapes, a Zen meditation experience at a Zen temple and sightseeing in Shirahama
Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food and Culture Course: Enjoy a 2-day tour of the Kumano Kodo trail, a stroll through traditional townscapes, a Zen meditation experience at a Zen temple and sightseeing in Shirahama
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Wakayama Prefecture Traditional Industry, Food and Culture Course: Enjoy a 2-day tour of the Kumano Kodo trail, a stroll through traditional townscapes, a Zen meditation experience at a Zen temple and sightseeing in Shirahama

Japan-Wakayama , Kumano Wakayama
Guided language: English / 日本語
Free cancellation 21 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Yuasa Town, located in the central part of Wakayama Prefecture, is the origin of soy sauce, an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine! Take a guided tour of Yuasa Town, where traditional buildings remain.
  • Special visit to Kokokuji Temple, the birthplace of soy sauce and komuso monks, and experience zazen
  • Guided walk along the World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail
  • There are plenty of experience options available that will allow you to fully enjoy Wakayama, including the experience of making plum sake, a gourmet dish representative of Wakayama!
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Wakayama Prefecture has a diverse landscape and a rich history and culture that flourished there. This tour offers a course that allows you to fully enjoy the history and culture of Wakayama Prefecture. Come on a trip to experience the real Wakayama.

- Day 1 - ● Meeting time and place

8:30 Osaka Station
9:04am departure on the Kuroshio Express to Yuasa Station (approximately 2.5 hours)
11:00 Guided walk through the Yuasa Traditional Buildings Preservation District. Take a guided walk through the town of Yuasa, the origin of soy sauce, an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and the area where traditional buildings remain, including a soy sauce brewery.
12:15 Lunch at Yuasa Town "Japanese Cuisine Yokokusu"
Guided tour to a long-established restaurant that has been in business for over 100 years (tempura set meal)
13:45 Special visit to Koukokuji Temple and experience Zen meditation A special visit to the temple where soy sauce and komuso monks originated. A monk will guide you through the lecture hall and principal image, which are usually closed to the public. You will also experience Zen meditation in the tranquil space of the Zen temple.
16:00 Arrive at Tanabe City (Hotel) After arriving at the hotel, please feel free to spend your time at leisure.
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1. Dinner at the sightseeing spot in Tanabe City (about 1 hour)

Accommodation: Comfort Hotel Kii Tanabe 47-31 Minato, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 646-0031
About 5 minutes walk from JR Kii-Tanabe Station. Convenient base for sightseeing on the Kumano Kodo trail and Shirahama.

- Day 2 -
8:30 Depart from the hotel by private car to the starting point of the Kumano Kodo guided walk
9:00 Kumano Kodo Guided Walk (Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Roadside Station to Chikatsuyu Oji)
The difference in elevation is not too steep, making this a course that is easy to walk even for beginners.
You can also see the "Ushi-uma-doji," the symbol of the Kumano Kodo trail.
*You will walk along the mountain path with a guide for about 2 hours. We recommend wearing trekking shoes.
12:30 Lunch Shirahama "SHIRAHAMA KEYTERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE" (Buffet)
14:00 Shirahama sightseeing: Visit the natural scenic spots and Toretore Market where you can enjoy shopping
16:00 Plum wine making experience at Umeko, a fun place for plum wine. Make your own original plum wine by combining plums, sugar, and sake.
17:32 Depart Kii-Tanabe Station on the Kuroshio Express to Osaka Station
19:46 Arrive at Osaka Station

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Local optional tour 1
Title: Visit to the Minakata Kumagusu Memorial Museum and walk around Tanabe city (accompanied by an interpreter guide)
Time: 1st day of each schedule 16:00-17:30
Duration: About 1 hour and 30 minutes Content: We will guide you to the museum next to the mansion where the world-famous naturalist Minakata Kumagusu, who had a major influence on modern Japanese botany and folklore, lived, and the shopping street in front of Kii-Tanabe Station, which retains an atmosphere of the past.
Price: 3,000 yen per person (for two or more people)
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Purchase Notice

・Languages available: Japanese, English ・The Kumano Kodo Walk involves walking along mountain paths for approximately 2 hours. Please wear comfortable clothing such as trekking shoes and other suitable mountain walking clothing. Please follow the directions and instructions of the guide during the long tour.

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  • After you have applied, cancellation fees will be charged according to the period leading up to your departure. Please check the cancellation policy for details.

  • Minimum number of participants: 10 people (maximum 16 people). If the minimum number is not met 21 days before the tour, the tour will be canceled. Even if your reservation is confirmed, if the minimum number of participants (10 people) is not met, your reservation will be canceled. Please be aware of this in advance.

  • In the event of cancellation, we will contact you via your registered email address approximately 20 days in advance.

  • English-speaking Japanese staff will accompany you. We do not provide support in any foreign language other than English.

  • Please be sure to arrive at the meeting place early on the day. If you are late and do not contact us, you will not be able to participate.

  • There are no child rates.

  • Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

  • If you have any food allergies, please note them in the comments section.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
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